River Bend Lodge Accommodation in Addo Elephant Park, Eastern Cape
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  • Property TypeGame Lodge
  • Guests16
  • Rooms/Units8

River Bend Lodge is a highly recommended Eastern Cape game lodge providing a wildlife experience for discerning tourists visiting Greater Addo.

About River Bend Lodge

Tranquility, luxury and exquisite cuisine describe the gracious living at the River Bend Lodge in the Eastern Cape. The 5 star lodge is situated within the 14 000 hectare private Nyati Concession of the Addo Elephant Park, which is home to the Big 5 and over 300 species of bird. This is Africa at its best - a perfect balance between the Eastern Cape bush and the sheer elegance of fine country life in a malaria free zone.

At a Glance

What to expect at the lodge/reserve

  • All of the Big 5
  • Guided game drives included
  • Malaria-free area
  • Safari / bush walks by arrangement
  • Kids' programme

ACCOMMODATION

Unwind, relax and enjoy incredible tranquility and privacy in one of our 8 luxurious stand alone suites. All the suites are air conditioned and equipped with ceiling fans, electronic safes, mini bar, satellite TV, hair dryer and bathroom en-suite with separate bath and shower.

Room Types

Luxury Suites
The lodges 7 Luxury Suites, each elegant, spacious and individually decorated which lead out onto a private patiofrom where guests can soak up the scents and sounds of the bushveld. Suites with inter-leading doors are available for families.

Honeymoon Suite
The Honeymoon Suite is the ultimate in luxury and offers complete privacy and tranquility for newlyweds. The honeymoon suite has an outdoor shower, plunge pool, garden and private patio where romantic candle-lit dinners can be served.

CUISINE

Great care is taken in preparing delicious meals, taken in the attractive dining room with views over the surrounding countryside. Enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the beautifully furnished lounge area or on the patio overlooking the Cockscomb and Zuurberg Mountains. Children are welcome, and there is even a special menu for them, while adults can look forward to a 5 course dinner.

ACTIVITIES

Activities are tailored to suit guest's interests and restful schedule; they include personalised game-drives, wine tasting, walking with giraffes, guided walks, tracking courses, birding, bush picnics and mountain hikes.

PHOTOGRAPHY

River Bend Lodge is an ideal photographic destination and employs an in-house professional photographer to help guests further their photographic knowledge and skills during their stay.

FAMILY

There are a variety of activities to keep them occupied and give the adults a vacation breather. Ask about our mobile playrooms, mini-rangers programme or Baking-with-the-Chef to make sure the children have an incredible vacation too.

Family safaris are available even with little ones, and this is done in a separate Game viewer to other guests, thus letting Mom and Dad relax with their family while on safari without having to curb the innate curiosity and enthusiasm of the little ones. Please note that Family safaris are unique and that all safety regulations are strictly adhered to with regards to distances from the big game.

FACILITIES

• Swimming pool, lounge, dining room, library and bar
• Home to the Big 5 and over 300 species of bird
• Situated within the Addo Elephant National Park
• Within an hour of Port Elizabeth

Features you'll appreciate

  • wifi
  • air-con
  • swimming
    pool
  • parking
  • airport
    transfers
  • braai / bbq
  • room service
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Additional bed / mattress
  • Air-conditioning
  • Area information booklet
  • Bar fridge
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Fan(s)
  • Fireplace
  • Hairdryer
  • Heater(s)
  • International plug point(s)
  • Internet connection (dial up)
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Iron / trouser press
  • Mini- / courtesy bar
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Private pool
  • Safe for valuables
  • Smoking: allowed
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Telephone (direct dial)
  • Television (with satellite)

On Site

  • Air-conditioning
  • Business facilities
  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Childcare / babysitting service
  • Complimentary newspapers
  • Garden(s)
  • Guest lounge with TV
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Laundry service
  • Parking (undercover)
  • Smoking: in demarcated areas
  • Swimming pool
  • Wake up calls

Food & Drink

  • Bar (fully licenced)
  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee
  • Room service

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Transfers

  • Airport transfers
  • Tour assistance
fluentsome understanding

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Dutch
  • Hebrew
  • Sotho
  • Xhosa

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Honeymoon Suite

The Honeymoon Suite is a luxury individually decorated double suite. The suite has an en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower. The Honeymoon Suite leads out onto a secluded patio, garden and plunge pool where romantic candle-lit dinners can be served.

  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • DVD player  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (dial up)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Telephone (direct dial)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: ; over 16 years treated as adults

Luxury suites offer a distinctly individual, tranquil and private retreat. The spacious suite opens up onto a private patio from where guests can soak up the scents and sounds of the bush veld.; Every suite is also equipped with a private outside shower.

  • Additional bed / mattress  
  • Air-conditioning  
  • Area information booklet  
  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Children: cot, highchair, etc.  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • DVD player  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (dial up)  
  • Iron / trouser press  
  • Mini- / courtesy bar  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Telephone (direct dial)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 7
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-16 years are allowed; over 16 years treated as adults

Fully Inclusive Rates INCLUDE:
All meals, teas and coffees, all soft drinks, house wines, sparkling wines, local beers and spirit
VAT, Tourism levies and SANParks levies
Luxury Accommodation
Two game drives per day
Mini-rangers course for children

Rates EXCLUDE:
Premium wines
Champagne, cognacs, premium brand spirits
Spa treatments
Laundry
Shop purchases
Transfers
Gratuities

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Guest Reviews

4 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

Great service and people. Our stay experience was really excellent and found their info to be very informative

December 2019

Heang Fine W. (Singapore)

Verified reviewexcellent

River Bend was the highlight of a three week trip from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. I should like to commend all the staff for their freindliness and competence, especially Stef Marais and Joe Pringle who were so kind to my elderly mother. We post however a plea for a new vehicle for Joe -- his old 4x4 is clapped out and he has to wrestle with the gears. When can there be an ecologically more friendly electric vehicle? Keep up your excellent conservation work.

February 2017

Janet (paris)

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Need to Know

Response timeRiver Bend Lodge typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome, a cot is available on request.

Closest airport(s)Port Elizabeth Airport - 70km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 11h00

Exceptions to check-in/out times may be arranged, please enquire.

Payment methods accepted by the property American Express, Diners, Mastercard, Visa, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Listed on SA-Venues.com since January 2001

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